Image coding system and method

Abstract

An encoding system comprising a triangle strip identification unit operable to identify a plurality of triangle strips representing at least a portion of a three-dimensional object mesh, an restart identification unit operable to identify one or more restart indices used to signify the start of a new triangle strip, a structure identification unit operable to identify one or more arrangements of triangles within the triangle strips, a data generation unit operable to generate data comprising a set of indices representing the plurality of triangle strips, information identifying the start of a new triangle strip, and information identifying a structure of a given triangle strip for one or more triangle strips, wherein the information identifying the start of a new triangle strip and the information identifying a structure of a given triangle strip are not provided in the set of indices, and a content encoding unit operable to encode the generated data for output.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]This disclosure relates to an image coding system and method.Description of the Prior Art[0002]The “background” description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventors, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description which may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly or impliedly admitted as prior art against the present invention.[0003]In recent years, the demand for realistic and immersive computer generated imagery has increased substantially; this includes both still images and video content, such as movies or video games. Such content is defined by having a high image quality (for example, highly detailed models and textures) in conjunction with a reproduction of naturally occurring visual effects such as reflections—the goal is to generate an image or vid...

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